Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 11 months later than the HX400V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS50 scores against the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.